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Stars Behaving Badly: Tentacles (1977)
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Read more: Stars Behaving Badly: Tentacles (1977)Forget it, Jake, it’s a giant killer octopus driven crazy by Henry Fonda.
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Stars Behaving Badly: The Big Cube (1969)
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Read more: Stars Behaving Badly: The Big Cube (1969)Eventually, if a man lives long enough, he will bear witness to great tragedy. The death of one’s parents, terminal cancer, poverty, or, worst of all, the sight of Lana Turner, a hair shy of fifty, tripping the fuck out on LSD…For Lana Turner, a worse crime than fucking Mickey Rooney.
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The Unsung: Freak 1, Death Wish (1974)
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Read more: The Unsung: Freak 1, Death Wish (1974)He’s the one that started it all. Five films, a remake, and perhaps the entire ethos of 80’s Action. A single decision, on a crisp New York afternoon, unleashed the whirlwind.
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Moana 2 (2024)
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Read more: Moana 2 (2024)Swimming in circles. Ask for your money back, but only the dollars of your kid’s ticket back. What can I say except “You’re welcome”?
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When Oscar Shit the Bed: Going My Way (1944)
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Read more: When Oscar Shit the Bed: Going My Way (1944)One of these days, hopefully while I still remain above ground, someone will write the definitive tale of why, for what appeared to be a period of several decades from World War II forward, Hollywood was utterly, hopelessly, and reverentially obsessed with Catholicism.
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The Unsung: T-Bone Waitress, Hell or High Water (2016)
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Read more: The Unsung: T-Bone Waitress, Hell or High Water (2016)The movies and television have never failed to give us memorable waitresses over the years, from “Kiss my grits!” Flo to the Hold the Chicken Lady from Five Easy Pieces.
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Rock These Sunglasses Styles Like Your Favorite Coming-of-Age Movie Characters
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Read more: Rock These Sunglasses Styles Like Your Favorite Coming-of-Age Movie CharactersAs an integral part of popular culture, movies do more than just entertain—they can also influence audiences’ wardrobe choices and overall personal style. For example, a Marie Claire article lists the various style trends inspired by iconic moments in cinematic history, highlighting the intersection between the two creative industries of film and fashion. Such examples…
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Saint Nick of Bethlehem (2024)
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Read more: Saint Nick of Bethlehem (2024)Nick is a good-hearted man who struggles to find closure after the tragic loss of his son in an accident. He finds a new purpose in embracing his role as a generous Santa Claus.
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The Unsung: Joe, Marty (1955)
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Read more: The Unsung: Joe, Marty (1955)Always leave the room on a high note. George Costanza knew it, the best and brightest live it, and Joe – just Joe, thank you very much – sure as hell had it coursing through his veins.
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Wicked: Part One (2024)
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Read more: Wicked: Part One (2024)I’m not a big fan of origin stories featuring villains. They always start out with the villain being good and, later, either being misunderstood – as Maleficent is in Maleficent, or completely unconvincing in their turn towards evil